Calls for national inquiry into unpaid internships

File of workers in office

File of workers in office Source: AAP

There are calls for a national inquiry into unpaid work experience, after a study found more than half of young Australians have participated in an unpaid placement in the past five years.


Although many young people view such placements as a "foot-in-the-door"* in competitive industries, the practice may disadvantage some.

 






Share
Follow SBS Vietnamese

Download our apps
SBS Audio
SBS On Demand

Listen to our podcasts
Independent news and stories connecting you to life in Australia and Vietnamese-speaking Australians.
Ease into the English language and Australian culture. We make learning English convenient, fun and practical.
Get the latest with our exclusive in-language podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS
SBS World News

SBS World News

Take a global view with Australia's most comprehensive world news service
Calls for national inquiry into unpaid internships | SBS Vietnamese